The Greatest Story

Why choose The Greatest Story?

Catch the vision, beginning to end

Present a big-picture overview of the Bible—discussing key people, places, and events in an easy-to-understand way.

See the story come to life

Engage people in deeper exploration of the Bible through captivating sand art presentations by renowned artist Joe Castillo.

Open the Bible

Dive deeper into the story. Each session offers inspiration and recommendations for reading and studying the Bible.

Become part of the story

Invite participants to discover where they fit in the greatest story and how the greatest story fits in their lives.

How it works

Each session features a compelling video by Joe Castillo, plus a book chapter and corresponding leader helps. Learners read, hear, see, and discuss the story and how it connects to their lives. Comprehensive leader guides provide suggested Bible readings, story scripts, activities, charts, maps, and more.

Course contents

Each course in this series provides 16 sessions to dive deep into the greatest story. Download a summary of course contents.

Sunday, December 23 — Fourth Sunday of Advent

Cradle and cross are inextricably connected on the fourth Sunday of Advent. Between a lovely tribute to the little town of Bethlehem and the blessed virgin Mary’s magnificent song of praise, the letter to the Hebrews reminds us in no uncertain terms that Christ’s advent is for “the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” It is the kind of tension in which the church always lives as when in the holy communion—with high delight—“we proclaim the Lord's death.”

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